40 Years of Impact: Foundation-Funded Media

Saturday Night @ the Movies

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dinner, Screening and Discussion of the Henry Hampton Award film, Made in L.A.
Directed and produced by Robert Bahar and Almudena Carracedo.
Fee: $50, GFEM Members $35. Registration to the Council on Foundations Annual Conference is not required. Please RSVP to Evelyn Gibson by Monday, April 28th at 703-879-0691 or evelyn.gibson@cof.org.

In an era of globalization, with cheap products flowing into the United States from poor nations, many people choose to wear brands with the "Made in America" label as a sign of patriotism or in the belief that American workers are protected from exploitative conditions common in less developed countries. They would be surprised at the poor working conditions in the garment industry found within U.S. borders.

Made in L.A. is the David and Goliath story of a group of predominantly Latina immigrant garment workers in Los Angeles who take on a major clothing company whose subcontractors are exploiting them. It is an inspirational story of awareness and action against the sweatshops hidden behind the "Made in America" label. After the screening meet the filmmakers and one of the activists featured in the documentary for a lively discussion. www.madeinla.com. Please RSVP to Evelyn Gibson at 703-879-0691 or evelyn.gibson@cof.org.